backstage

🇺🇸 /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/ 🇬🇧 /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
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adverb
R

in the area behind the scenes in a theater

We went backstage to see the actors before the show.

R

in a way that is not public or open

There was a lot of backstage dealing to get the project approved.

adjective
R

relating to the area behind the scenes in a theater

The crew was busy in the backstage area preparing for the performance.

R

done secretly and not openly

There was some backstage maneuvering to change the rules.

translation

adv. in the area behind the scenes in a theater; in a way that is not public or open
adj. relating to the area behind the scenes in a theater; done secretly and not openly